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Taiwan Establishes 431 Vape Surrender Sites Starting September 8

Taipei: A total of 431 sites where people can anonymously surrender illegal e-cigarette devices will be set up nationwide from September 8, the Health Promotion Administration (HPA) announced on Saturday.

According to Focus Taiwan, as part of effort…

Heavy Rain Triggers 41 Incidents Across Taipei

Taipei: Persistent heavy rain triggered 41 incidents across Taipei on Friday, mostly flooding and fallen trees, as authorities stepped up disaster response measures across the Greater Taipei area. The incidents reported as of 11:30 a.m. also included …

Arieh Warshel First Nobel Prize Winner to Obtain Taiwan Gold Card

Taipei: Nobel chemistry laureate Arieh Warshel has become the first Nobel Prize winner to receive Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card, the National Development Council (NDC) said Friday.

According to Focus Taiwan, NDC chief Yeh Chun-hsien presented the c…